Ratchanok KraiwongMantana VongsirinavaratKusol SoonthorndhadaMahidol University. Faculty of Physical TherapyMahidol University. Institute for Population and Social Research2018-04-232018-04-232018-042014Journal of the medical association of Thailand. Vol.26, No.1 (2014), 101-1060125-2208https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/10940According to demographic changes, the size of the aging population has rapidly increased. Thailand has been facing the “aging society” since 2005 and the “aged society” has been projected to appear by the year 2025. Increased life expectancy is associated with health problems and risks, specifically chronic diseases and disability. Aging and aged societies and related specific conditions as stroke require the provision of services from health professionals. The shortage of the physical therapy workforce in Thailand has been reported. This study investigated the size of physical therapy workforce required for the approaching aging society of Thailand and estimated the number of needed physical therapists, specifically regarding stroke condition. Evidently, the issue of the physical therapy workforce to serve aging and aged societies in Thailand requires advocating and careful arranging.engMahidol UniversityAging societyAged societyPhysical therapy workforceArticleThe Medical Association of Thailand